AP PhotoDetroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, above, threw his first NFL touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The best and worst from the Detroit Lions' 27-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field:

HIGHLIGHTS

The Lions scored the first 10 points in the home opener at Ford Field. The pregame ceremonies included honoring Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell and recognizing ex-players Corey Smith and Bob Kowalkowski, former coach Monte Clark and director of security Ricky Sandoval -- all of whom died in recent months -- with a moment of silence. Classy move.

The site of Lions rookie quarterback and No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford throwing his first NFL touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson is enough to give fans goosebumps.

Lions middle linebacker Larry Foote, an import from the Pittsburgh Steelers, wiped his cleats all over the Vikings. He had a team-high 10 tackles, one sack and spent much of the afternoon in Brett Favre's facemask.

LOWLIGHTS

Nineteen consecutive defeats for the Lions. But who's counting?

At this rate, Saints quarterback Drew Brees will throw a record-shattering 72 touchdown passes this season, while Stafford will get intercepted 40 times. Hey, at least the kid has a chance to lead the league in something.

Oops, it didn't take long for Kevin Smith's third-quarter fumble to change the momentum. One play later, Adrian Peterson left a trail of Lions behind him en route to a 27-yard touchdown run.